READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
DANGER: Failure to read the Owner’s Manual prior to operating or servicing your American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
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pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting or installing an accessory, position yourself or bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged Wear personal protective equipment.
Introduction The Epoch is a floor sanding machine. It can also be used for polishing, buffing and stripping. The machine can be used on wood, vinyl, terrazzo or cement floors. EPOCH HD 16" EPOCH HD 16" EPOCH HD 20” EPOCH HD 20” with HydraSand without HydraSand with HydraSand...
Machine Set-up WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the sandpaper. How To Install The Sandpaper (HydraSand) To install the sandpaper, follow this procedure: Put the handle in the vertical position. Lock the handle. To lock the handle, push the locking lever down. See figure 1. Tilt the machine backward until the handle is on the floor.
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Machine Set-up WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the pad or brush. How To Install The Brush Or Pad Driver To install the brush or pad driver, follow this procedure: Put the handle in the vertical position. To lock the handle, push the locking lever down.See figure 5.
Operating Instructions DANGER: Machine can have high starting torque. Do not operate machine on rough or uneven surfaces. Do not operate on a slope. It is possible for the machine to move suddenly from side to side and even leave the ground if misused during operation. Only experienced operators should use machine for applications that impart high torque on the machine.
Operating Instructions - continued Adding And Removing Additional Weight This Machine comes with four (4) 6.25 pound (2.8 kg) removable weights for a total of 25 pounds (11.3 kg) maximum that can be added to increase the PSI load and abrasive performance.
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Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Solution Check the main power supply (building circuit breaker). No power Check the cord connection at the wall outlet Switch lever safety lock not Hold in the switch lever safety lock and then engage depressed switch levers. Machine will not start Bad connection Check the motor and cord interlock connections.
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Handle Assembly Parts List PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 21074A HANDLE FRONT CFP 21075A HANDLE BACK CFP 50781A CLAMP HANDLE C2K 80284A SCREW 10-32UNF X .75 HRCS 80290A SCREW 10-32 X 3/8 HRCS 80291A WASHER FLAT 10 TYPE B WIDE AS034500 MODULE INTERLOCK ASM.
Limited Warranty Epoch HD Dual Speed Rotary Sander TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT (1) Machine must be registered within 30 days from the time of purchase on a form provided by American Sanders. Your Order replacement part: Orders will be processed and charged, American Sanders Distributor is responsible for the registration as normal procedure.
Garantía limitada Epoch HD Dual Speed Rotary Sander PARA CALIFICAR PARA ESTA GARANTÍA INSTRUCCIONES Y CONDICIONES PARA EL REEMBOLSO DE GARANTÍA (1) El equipo debe registrarse dentro de los 30 días a partir de la fecha de compra en un formulario proporcionado por American Sanders. Pida la pieza de reemplazo: Los pedidos se procesarán y cobrarán, Su distribuidor American Sanders es responsable del registro de como un procedimiento normal.
Garantie limitée Ponceuse rotative à deux vitesses Epoch POUR ÊTRE ADMISSIBLE À LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE INSTRUCTIONS ET CONDITIONS POUR L’OBTENTION D’UN REMBOURSEMENT SOUS GARANTIE (1) L’appareil doit être inscrit dans les 30 jours suivant la date d’achat à l’aide de la fiche fournie par American Sanders. L’enregistrement Commande de pièce de rechange : Les commandes sont traitées et de votre appareil s’effectue auprès de votre distributeur American facturées comme toute procédure normale.
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